2024-11-13T11:53:53-07:00 2023-12-31 823726482 Rising Sun Accounting PO Box 25726 Seattle WA 98165 990 2023-01-01 474333366 NowMattersNow Org NOWM 2066796349 1915 140th Ave NE Suite D2 -1012 Bellevue WA 98005 Ursula Whiteside CEO 2066796349 2024-11-13 1 1 Samuel Dahlin P01888405 2069395442 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Ursula Whiteside 1915 140th Ave NE Suite D2 -1012 Bellevue WA 98005 274885 0 X nowmattersnow.org X 2015 WA We help people who want to build meaningful lives by offering free mental health resources and peer-led storytelling spaces for connection and coping. 3 2 0 1 0 0 20495 274880 0 0 2 5 0 0 20497 274885 0 14476 0 0 0 35050 0 0 951 9516 22002 9516 71528 10981 203357 60711 264068 0 0 60711 264068 Our mission is building lives worth living together through dialectics, science, and storytelling. 0 0 64058 14476 0 In 2023, NowMattersNow.org made substantial progress in suicide prevention and support through research, program development, and expanded user engagement. These achievements reflect our commitment to providing accessible, evidence-based resources for those experiencing suicidal thoughts and intense emotions. Research Publication: We published a critical paper titled, Reframing the Key Questions Regarding Screening for Suicide Risk (Simon, GE; Richards, JE; Whiteside, U.), in JAMA, 329(23), pp. 2026-2027 (2023). This publication addresses core questions around suicide risk screening with the goal of advancing practical, patient-centered approaches in suicide prevention. Website Reach and Crisis Connection: Our website engaged over 40,000 unique users in 2023. Through this online presence, we facilitated connections to live crisis services for more than 300 individuals in need of immediate support. This reach demonstrates the practical impact of our digital platform as a bridge to life-saving resources for those at risk. Grant Acquisition and Program Expansion: We secured a significant grant to enhance our website and develop a peer support program. This funding supports a comprehensive redesign of our website to improve accessibility, navigability, and functionality, making our resources more inclusive, particularly for users with disabilities. Long-term Project Goals: In alignment with our long-term mission, we have begun a project with goals extending into 2024 and beyond, including: Enhanced Website Accessibility: Creating a more accessible, user-centered website to support diverse user needs. Expanded DBT Content and Skills: Adding 20 new DBT skills, each complemented by original content, lived experience stories, and community tips. These resources emphasize the "why", and "how" of skill application, equipping users with actionable strategies for emotional regulation and crisis management. Virtual Peer Support Pilot Program: Developing and piloting virtual peer support meetings focused on emotion coping skills throughout 2024, aiming to establish a sustainable support network for individuals seeking peer-led guidance. These initiatives, combined with our digital reach and connections to crisis services, reflect NowMattersNow.org's dedication to making mental health resources accessible and impactful. Through these expanded efforts, we continue to bridge critical gaps in suicide prevention and emotional support. 0 0 0 64058 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 X Rising Sun Accounting 2069395442 PO Box 25726 Seattle WA 98165 Ursula Whiteside President, Treasurer, & CEO 21 0 X X 31200 0 0 Sarah Clingan Director 2 0 X 3850 0 0 Julie Angerhofer Richards Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 35050 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 274880 0 274880 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 274885 0 0 5 X 6500 6500 7976 7976 35050 31930 2184 936 2694 2694 11313 10963 350 3871 3871 1259 240 1019 500 450 35 15 2365 2128 237 0 71528 64058 6519 951 60711 226040 38028 60711 264068 0 0 0 0 X 60711 264068 0 0 60711 264068 60711 264068 203357 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 9929 77783 10585 20495 274880 393672 9929 77783 10585 20495 274880 393672 281903 111769 1 3 4 2 5 15 393687 0.28390 0.7393 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Emergency Mental Health Treatment, incentives for individuals to complete training programs, and Death/Financial Hardship assistance. 24 4376 3600 Cost NowMattersNow covered the cost of emergency mental health treatment for individuals who needed it. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 NowMattersNow Org has a policy for the Medical Treatment Grant, we have a document listing awardees and the conditions for awards for Training Incentives. In the very rare case of Death/Financial Hardship, we treat each case individually and agree as a board on what to give. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 Changes to Bylaws: Number of Directors: Earlier bylaws specified a range of 3 to 20 directors, while the updated bylaws reduced this to a range of 3 to 8 directors... The 2023 bylaws removed the role of Vice President from the officers. In addition, the 2023 bylaws renamed the Executive Director role to Chief Operations Officer (or CEO) and clarified the duties of Secretary and Treasurer. The organization also updated the Articles of Incorporation to update the board members, and expand the Articles of Incorporation based on legal guidance. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b NowMattersNow Org provides a full draft of Form 990 to all board members prior to filing. Board members have an opportunity to provide input and ask questions about the 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c NowMattersNow Org has a written Conflict of Interest Policy which board members review annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The independent members on the Board of Directors reviewed and approved the compensation rates for officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 NowMattersNow Org makes its Form 990, Form 1023, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. In addition, copies of Form 990 are available on public websites such as propublica.org Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Photography and Videography: $4,063; Scientific Review Board for Research: $3,750; Nonprofit Consultant: $3,150; Advisor Fees: $350